Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS30 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS30 scores against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony HX30V
TS30 | HX30V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic TS30
HX30V | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX30V
TS30 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS30 vs the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and HX30V.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TS30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $420 |